Below Average
#1368 of 1,815 schools in CO
Liberty Tree Academy
School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Falcon, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 charter school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12667 WHEELER PEAK DRIVE, Falcon, CO 80831
- Math 20% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Tree Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Liberty Tree Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$2,388/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning Lewis Ranch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | Not available | 1,623 | Compare → |
| Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | Not available | 437 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #25 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Tree Academy is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Tree Academy
Liberty Tree Academy is a public school in Falcon, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Tree Academy
What grades does Liberty Tree Academy serve?
Liberty Tree Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Liberty Tree Academy?
Liberty Tree Academy has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Tree Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Tree Academy is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Tree Academy rank in CO?
Liberty Tree Academy ranks #1,368 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Liberty Tree Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Tree Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Liberty Tree Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Tree Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Liberty Tree Academy a charter school?
Yes, Liberty Tree Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Liberty Tree Academy a Title I school?
No, Liberty Tree Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Tree Academy?
23.3% of students at Liberty Tree Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (719) 338-6470
- Area population (ZIP 80831)
- 33,287
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80831; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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